Live Locally Newsletter Spring 2019

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live locally TOWN OF DANVILLE Q U A RT E R LY N E W S L E T T E R

Message from the Town Council Spring has sprung and we are moving forward in many ways!

There is always a lot happening in Danville, and spring is when things really start to ramp up.

One of the areas we will focus on in this issue is how your Town Council works for you at a legislative level. We’ll tell you a bit about our efforts towards Legislative Advocacy (pg. 2) and a lot about the Bay Area Region’s CASA Compact heading our way and what we are doing about it (pg. 6–7).

As the rains subside that means projects start to move ahead as well, and we have a few that have been a long time coming.

A few years ago, the creek bank along Front Street suffered damage from the heavy rains.

This spring, we will begin a project to shore up that bank and repair any damage to the roadway.

Public safety is always at the forefront of our minds, and this issue we have great tips and information from the Danville Police Department. Parents, please check out the article on the vaping epidemic to help get up to speed on this fast-growing issue.

Our recreation and arts staff will be busy in the weeks ahead with the launching of our first public art project, Dogs of Danville, in addition to Artists’ Open Studios, May the 4th Be with You, and the return of our outdoor hiking program, Trail Mixers.

Danville residents get out and enjoy local hiking in the Town’s Trail Mixers program

WHAT'S INSIDE...

Legislative Advocacy

Pay Attention and Save a Life

Artapalooza Returns

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All of this, and so much more can be found in this quarter’s issue. Lots of great information, and tons of reasons for you to work, shop, eat, play, and live locally.

TAKE IT, HIDE IT, & LOCK IT! (OR LOSE IT!) Auto burglary is one of the most common crimes that occurs in Danville. To avoid being a victim, the Danville Police Department offers a few simple tips: TAKE IT! Don’t leave items like cell phones, laptops or other small electronics in the car. Keep chargers and valuables in the center console and out of sight.

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HIDE IT! If you need to have gym bags or other items in the car, don’t leave them in the back seat. Put them in the trunk, and out of sight. Thieves don’t know what’s in the bag in the back seat, so they’ll break in just in case.

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LOCK IT! Always lock your car and arm any anti-theft devices, even if you’re only leaving for a minute, or even in your own driveway. Keeping everything locked up helps, as thieves depend on the easiest route to their goal. Don’t make it easy for them. Park in well-lit areas or in view of cameras if you have a home security system.

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Just following these simple steps can greatly improve your chances of not being a victim of auto burglary.

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The Tri-Valley Mayors meet with Congressman Mark DeSaulnier in Washington, D.C.

Legislative Advocacy: How the Town Works for You Every year, the state legislature authors thousands of bills, which make it to the Governor’s desk for consideration. In 2018, Governor Brown signed 1217 bills into law and vetoed 210. At the federal level, Congress introduced thousands of pieces of legislation. What is the Town of Danville’s role in all this? The Town works to proactively advocate in support of, or against, bills which will have an impact on the Town government and the community.

In Sacramento and in Washington, D.C., the Town advocates on behalf of the community’s interests, communicating with key lawmakers and making sure that the Town’s stance on an issue is heard.

The Town works collaboratively with the TriValley cities of San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore on a legislative platform. Issues that affect the Town’s ability to maintain local control, such as the CASA Compact (see pages 6 and 7), and the FCC small cell wireless ruling are at the top of the Tri-Valley region’s advocacy efforts.

For more information about the Town’s legislative advocacy efforts, contact Assistant to the Town Manager Diane Friedmann at (925) 314-3388 or dfriedmann@danville.ca.gov.

WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SOCIAL HOST ORDINANCE As we approach prom, graduation season, and the start to summer, the Danville Police Department would like to remind the community about the dangers of underage drinking and remind parents of the Town’s Social Host Ordinance. Year after year, law enforcement officers see a spike in alcohol-related incidents and emergencies for youth in the months leading up to and during the summer.

Under the Social Host Ordinance, adults can be held liable if they are providing alcohol, marijuana or other substances to under-age persons. Fines can be as high as $1,000. Under the ordinance,

adults can be held accountable even if they are not home when the alcohol is consumed by minors.

It is vitally important to always remember to be the responsible parent and not the friend of your child by not encouraging underage drinking. Ask questions about where teens are going, and don’t be afraid to check in with parents hosting a party to make sure it will be alcohol-free.

For more information on the Social Host Ordinance, contact School Program Coordinator Lauren Brown at (925) 314-3715 or lbrown@danville.ca.gov.

Front Street Creek Bank Stabilization Project Begins Motorists may see construction activity this spring along Front Street with the launch of the Creek Bank Stabilization Project. Located downstream from the Diablo Road Bridge, the project will repair a creek bank failure caused by heavy rains in 2014 along San Ramon Creek.

Residents will soon have more space at the Park & Ride

Expanding the Sycamore Park & Ride With the rising number of commuters, more parking spaces are needed at Danville’s Sycamore Valley Road Park & Ride Lot. To answer that need, the Town is embarking on an expansion project that is expected to provide an additional 147 parking spaces.

The Sycamore Valley Road Park & Ride Lot Expansion Project is designed to create improvements, not only for commuters, but for Iron Horse Regional Trail users as well. Additional parking stalls on the east side of the existing lot will be constructed, increasing connectivity between the Park and Ride Lot and Iron Horse Regional Trail.

Additionally, the project includes the addition of ten electric vehicle charging stations, improvements to bicycle racks and lockers, and accessibility improvements. Bio-retention basins are planned in the parking medians and north end area to treat storm water.

The project includes construction of a retaining wall designed to shore up the creek bank, prevent further landslides, and protect the roadway. Once the retaining wall has been completed, large boulders and native plants will be installed to provide additional stability to the bank. During the project, the Town is coordinating with PG&E to temporarily relocate power poles in the construction zone.

Traffic through the area will be impacted by the work, and a traffic control plan will be in place to assist motorists in getting through the work zone and to all businesses in that area.

Work is expected to be completed by summer 2019.

For more information, contact City Engineer Steven Jones at (925) 314-3339 or sjones@danville.ca.gov.

PERSONALIZED, CONCIERGE SERVICES FOR DANVILLE ENTREPRENEURS JILL BERGMAN, Economic Development Manager In my role as Economic Development Manager, I have the distinct pleasure of meeting business owners and entrepreneurs excited about the prospects of launching a business in Danville. This effort itself can seem like a daunting process, which is why the Town decided to take a proactive approach to develop the Business Concierge Program to engage businesses early and often. We did this by developing a “Concierge” team of leaders that offer personalized service to new and expanding businesses, providing them with tools needed to streamline the process and open their doors to customers sooner. Our team is focused and ready to help, and the pleasure is all ours.

Construction of the Park & Ride expansion project is scheduled to begin in late 2019 and expected to open in 2020.

The landscape of Danville’s business community is constantly changing. New businesses sprout with energy and passion, while longtime favorites evolve to keep up with current trends by tailoring services and products to our community. If you haven’t shopped locally for a while, I invite you to experience the vast array of local businesses in your neighborhood shopping centers or reacquaint yourself with what’s new in the heart of our historic downtown. Rediscover our unique collection of award-winning stores and restaurants that give Danville its friendly, small-town feel and create the perfect place to spend a few hours browsing.

For more information on this project, contact Associate Civil Engineer Nader Salama at (925) 314-3348 or nsalama@danville.ca.gov.

The success of our community, first and foremost, stems from residents’ support.

When you invest to sustain locally owned independent community businesses, they in turn reinvest in the community we all treasure.

So please help nourish our businesses by looking to Danville first and remembering to Live Locally! Contact Economic Development Manager Jill Bergman at (925) 314-3369 or jbergman@danville.ca.gov.

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TOWN OF DANVILLE ‘OPTS UP’ TO DEEP GREEN

Rapid Flashing Beacons will help improve crosswalk safety

Crosswalk Safety Improvements Throughout the spring and summer, the Town of Danville will replace aging lighted crosswalk warning systems at locations within the downtown area.

The new warning lights, called Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (or RRFBs), have become the standard for crosswalk warning systems. The rectangular-shaped, high intensity LED signals are activated by pedestrian push buttons. RRFBs improve safety by increasing driver awareness of pedestrian presence in crosswalks.

In the downtown, three existing systems to be replaced are: the intersection of Hartz Avenue/Prospect Avenue, and mid-block crossings on Front Street at the Town Library/Community Center, and Railroad Avenue at the Clock Tower Municipal Parking Lot. Additionally, two new systems will be installed at the Railroad Avenue/School Street intersection and Hartz Avenue/Linda Mesa Avenue intersection. Other systems that will be replaced as part of the project include crossings on Parkhaven Drive and Rassani Drive.

This project is expected to be completed in late summer 2019.

For more information, contact Traffic Engineering Associate Majid Hafezieh at (925) 314-3375 or mhafezieh@danville.ca.gov.

The Town of Danville is continuing the process of transitioning to 100% renewable energy. On July 1, 2019 eight town facilities, including the Danville Town Offices, Danville Library and Community Center, Veterans Memorial Building, Town Meeting Hall, Village Theatre and Town Maintenance Center, will opt up to MCE’s Deep Green service. Moving to Deep Green service in these public facilities will reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to over 100,000 miles driven by an average passenger vehicle each year.

This April marks one year since MCE became Danville’s primary electricity provider. 90% of Danville residents now receive MCE’s Light Green service, which is a minimum of 50% renewable.

Danville residents are on track to be 60% renewable in 2019—reaching the state’s renewable energy standards over a decade early.

Residents may also choose MCE’s 100% renewable Deep Green service, which comes from California wind and solar, and costs the average MCE customer about $5 more per month. Half of the Deep Green premium goes toward the Deep Green Renewable Development Fund, which helps to fund local renewable energy projects.

This means that not only is the community purchasing 100% renewable energy, it’s also helping get new renewable projects onto the grid. Celebrate Earth Day by opting up to 100% renewable Deep Green energy with MCE. Learn more at: https://www.mcecleanenergy.org/100-renewable/

PAY ATTENTION AND SAVE A LIFE This April, be sure to put your phone away when driving, and help keep Distracted Driving Awareness Month a safe one.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 3,166 fatalities from distraction-related collisions in 2017. That is 3,166 preventable deaths.

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While driving, the Danville Police Department reminds everyone to focus on the task of getting safely to their destination and avoid distracting behavior. Using a mobile phone is certainly the most common form of distraction while driving, but so is eating, drinking, or using a navigation system.

Distracted driving is an ever-increasing problem, one that can be easily reduced or eliminated by simply focusing on driving and remaining vigilant for those drivers who are distracted.

Statistics from the New England Journal of Medicine report that: • A teen increases their risk of crashing by 700% by simply reaching for a cell phone.

• Teens who eat while driving are three times more likely to be involved in a crash.

Text messages can wait. Finish that text message and sandwich when you get to your destination.

Help make the roads a safer place for everyone by focusing on safe and distraction-free driving.

Historic Preservation Activities Danville has a rich heritage that is reflected in its individual structures and sites as well as historic development patterns, particularly in the downtown area.

The Town’s Heritage Resource Commission has implemented an outreach program to better educate the public regarding Danville’s history with a series of historic plaques on the Town’s designated heritage resources. The Town currently has 21 designated heritage resources, mostly clustered in the downtown area. Another 21 properties are listed on the Town’s Historic Survey, but haven’t been formally designated, and there are 26 additional properties that are potential heritage resources, pending additional study.

To date, the Town has installed nine bronze plaques, each of which tells the unique story of that particular heritage resource. The installation of each plaque includes a public unveiling ceremony attended by the Mayor and Town Council, Heritage Resource Commission members, property owners, business owners, and the public.

Look for the next unveiling ceremony at the Eddie House, at 500 Hartz Avenue (Danville Harvest) in late March.

For more information on the Plaque Program, contact Principal Planner David Crompton at (925) 314-3349 or dcrompton@danville.ca.gov.

Landscape Work at Osage Station Park Visitors to Osage Station Park will see some new landscape at the entrance to the south parking lot as the Danville Town Council has given the go-ahead on a construction contract to refresh the landscaping.

The new landscaping will enhance the entry to the park, and will include improvements such as: trees and shrubs with attractive groundcovers, and new water thrifty irrigation. Additional improvements previously completed included resurfacing the parking lot, and reconstructing walkways adjacent to the parking lot and providing a walkway connection to Orange Blossom Way.

TRAFFIX PROGRAM CELEBRATES 10 YEARS Since 2009, the TRAFFIX school bus program has been relieving traffic throughout the San Ramon Valley by providing transportation services to students in Danville, San Ramon and Contra Costa County. TRAFFIX, operated jointly by the Town of Danville, City of San Ramon, Contra Costa County, and the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, is designed as a traffic congestion relief program primarily funded by the Measure J ½-cent sales tax. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the popular program has proven very successful in reducing traffic at several congested intersections.

TRAFFIX began service in August 2009 with a fleet of 19 new clean-burning buses with state-of-the-art safety features. The program has since expanded to 23 buses and serves 1,700 students.

As the program moves into its second decade, plans are in the works for a new and improved TRAFFIX website that will include new features such as retooled routing information and a streamlined pass purchasing process for its parent-student customers.

For more information, go to www.ridetraffix.com or contact Transportation Manager Andrew Dillard at (925) 314-3384 or adillard@danville.ca.gov.

Construction is set to begin this spring. Crews are expected to do the work without interruptions to services or park access during the project.

For more information, please contact Landscape Architect Bob Russell at (925) 314-3315 or brussell@danville.ca.gov.

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What is Local Control?

BACKGROUND Danville voters elect members of the Town Council to make decisions affecting the community, from public safety and parks to planning and local roads. Over the past few decades, the State of California has enacted policies and passed legislation that has eroded communities’ local decision-making ability, known as local control. Among the most contentious of these is the growing number of mandates by the State for local cities to address statewide affordable housing challenges. The Town believes that there are opportunities to address the Bay Area’s housing problems without compromising the character of small towns like Danville.

In fall 2017, despite cities’ objections of the legislative overreach, the State legislature adopted 15 new housing bills known as the “2017 Housing Package.” In a parallel effort, also in 2017, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) created the Committee to House the Bay Area, or CASA. Notably absent from this committee are members of the public and representatives from most suburban cities.

Over the course of 18 months in an insulated think-tank environment, CASA developed the CASA Compact: A 15-Year Emergency Policy Package to Confront the Housing Crisis in the San Francisco Bay Area. Although housing affordability is an issue of statewide concern, the CASA Compact is a 10-point action plan targeting the Bay Area’s housing problems.

Among other ideas, it advocates for region-wide tenant protections, housing construction mandates, diverting community funds, new taxes, and the creation of a new regional agency to implement these ideas.

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WHAT IT MEANS FOR DANVILLE The CASA Compact is intended to spawn new legislation aimed at expanding housing mandates at the expense of local community control. Many of them have severe negative ramifications for Danville and other communities, including: • Limits on a community’s ability to review and adapt housing proposals to fit within its local character; • Limits on a community’s ability to alleviate or minimize the impacts of new development on infrastructure (roads, water and sewer) and public services (schools, parks, police, fire protection); • Diverts local funds (typically used for parks, public safety, roads and other efforts) to pay for housing development and programs throughout the Bay Area; and • Creates a new regional housing agency that would implement these ideas, collect taxes, issue new debt, and hold cities accountable to these mandates (typically by withholding money for roadway maintenance and improvements).

CONTACT YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS: Senator Steve Glazer, representing the 7th District: (925) 651-4007 and https://sd07.senate.ca.gov/

WATCHLIST: EMERGING STATE LEGISLATION While many Bay Area communities are just becoming aware of these far-reaching proposals, the ideas introduced by CASA have made their way to the governor and state legislature—as was intended. So far, it appears that approximately 20 of the 2,500+ new bills introduced in the 2019–2020 state legislative cycle are housing legislation that are either directly or loosely correlated to the CASA Compact (see inset). Further, Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a budget trailer bill that would provide funding for housing production but would withhold road maintenance funds from cities that do not comply with state housing laws.

HAVE YOUR SAY The statewide housing challenges need to be addressed, however, these sweeping concepts fail to account for the very people and communities being affected by them. The Town Council plans to engage directly with our state legislators to advance solutions that address regional housing needs while retaining our community character.

Residents concerned about the further erosion of local control and the imposition of additional housing mandates can: • Learn more about emerging new state legislation springing from the CASA Compact on the Town’s website, www.danville.ca.gov/CASACompact.

Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, representing the 16th District: (925) 328-1515 and https://a16.asmdc.org/

Emerging State Legislation Born by the CASA Compact: A “BOLD PLAN” FROM THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION CASA Compact Ideas

Emerging State Legislation

Tenant protections including rent caps, “just cause” tenant eviction standards, and free rental relocation assistance (at the expense of the property owner).

AB 1481 (Bonta) [spot bill] AB 1482 (Chiu) [spot bill] AB 36 (Bloom) [spot bill] SB 18 (Skinner) [spot bill]

Housing production requirements including permit streamlining of housing developments, “minimum zoning” requirements (such as minimum height standards) near transit lines, financial incentives for developers, and use of public lands for affordable housing.

AB 68 (Ting) AB 69 (Ting) SB 50 (Wiener) AB 1483 (Grayson) AB 1484 (Grayson) SB 330 (Skinner) AB 1485 (Wicks/Quirk) AB 1706 (Quirk) [spot bill] SB 6 (Beall/McGuire) [spot bill] AB 1486 (Ting)

New and diverted community taxes to fund the action plan.

AB 1487 (Chiu) AB 10 (Chiu) AB 11 (Chiu) SB 5 (Beall/McGuire) ACA 1 (Aguiar-Curry)

New regional housing agency to implement the plan, collect taxes and issue debt.

SB 5 (Beall/McGuire)

• Sign up for e-News updates on this issue.

• Contact your state legislators (see inset).

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HEALTH EFFECTS OF VAPING Nicotine, which is an ingredient in vapes, is an addictive substance that can affect adolescent brain development

Vaping can increase heart rate, blood pressure and impact lung disease

The concentrated e-liquid itself is poisonous and can be fatal if swallowed

E-cigarettes have been

found to

contain toxic

chemicals like formaldehyde

Vapes deliver small particles of chemicalladen aerosols deep into the lungs

Exhaled vapor contains carcinogens

and are a risk

to non-users Statistics provided by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Behind the White Cloud: The Teen Vaping Epidemic In December 2018, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a rare national advisory deeming youth e-cigarette use an epidemic in the United States. This is an issue that parents need to pay attention to.

E-cigarettes made their debut in 2007 but have exploded recently with the advent of the Juul vaping device, which hit the markets in 2015. Each Juul Pod (the small e-liquid container that attaches to the Juul smoking device) contains 5% nicotine, which is roughly as much nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. Because of the kid-friendly flavors, sleek and discreet packaging and reduced odor, teens using Juuls are rapidly becoming addicted to nicotine. These devices are slim, easily concealable and look similar to USB flash drives.

Parents, caregivers and educators should take aggressive steps to protect our youth from these potent products that are exposing a whole new generation to nicotine addiction. Talk to your teen about why e-cigarettes are harmful for them.

For more information, contact the Danville Police Department’s Youth Services Team at (925) 314-3700.

Vaping is a trend in the U.S. where teens are using small ‘vape’ tools to smoke tobacco or other products without lighting up. But what’s in that vape?

Aldehydes: • Primary irritants of the respiratory tract Carbonyls: • Long-term exposure increases the risk of cancer, carcinogens • Increased risk of asthma, COPD Diacetyl and acetyl propionyl: • Associated with a decline in respiratory function • Implicated in the development of “popcorn lung disease” Diethyl phthalate and diethylhexyl phthalate: • Can cause damage to the nervous system • Associated with damage to the reproductive organs in males and females.

Hap Magee Playground Restoration Project One of Danville’s popular playgrounds will get a facelift this year as plans are underway for the renovation of the Hap Magee Ranch Park play area.

The Park’s play area is over 11 years old. The Town of Danville is working to renovate and upgrade this family-friendly amenity.

Maintenance of the park is jointly overseen and funded by the Town of Danville and Contra Costa County. Conceptual plans created by NUVIS Landscape Architecture and Planning, have been approved by both the Town’s Parks and Leisure Services Commission and the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council. Work will include replacement of both age group play areas, and relocation of the sand play area.

The project is set to go out to bid and begin spring/ summer 2019.

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WHAT’S IN A ‘VAPE?’

For more information regarding this project contact Maintenance Services Director Jed Johnson at (925) 314-3450 or jjohnson@danville.ca.gov.

Hundreds toured various artist spaces at last year’s Open Studios

Artist Open Studios Back for its second year, artists will once again give the community a sneak peek into their creative process as the Town of Danville holds Artist Open Studios. During this annual spring event, participants can take a self-guided tour to various artists’ studios around Danville in order to get a first-hand view of the creative process.

Artist Open Studios is set for Saturday, May 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This free event begins at the Village Theatre & Art Gallery, where art pieces will be on display, and maps to the studios will be available.

For more information, contact Cultural Arts Program Supervisor Jessica Wallner at (925) 314-3426 or jwallner@danville.ca.gov.

CANINE CORRAL RENOVATION

What happens during the annual renovations at the Canine Corral Dog Park?

 All new sod installed in large dog park  Re-seeding of the small dog park  Benches sanded and re-finished  Bark mulch replenished in both parks  Fence, gate and entryway repairs  Tree pruning and irrigation system repairs  ADA improvements made in both large and small dog parks Scheduled closure was from December 3, 2018 to March 1, 2019, weather permitting.

Splashing Around

IN DANVILLE’S WATER FEATURES

The warmer weather means there’s more to do at Hap Magee Ranch and Sycamore Valley Parks as the Town’s water features open for the season. These fun kid-friendly fountains are in operation April through September each year.

Water features operate weekdays from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. These popular amenities utilize a system which allows the water to remain off until a user activates them during normal hours of operation.

The play areas are coated with a safety surface

designed to provide traction for youngsters playing at the facility.

The Town of Danville takes water conservation seriously, and should any restrictions be levied by the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), those restrictions would also affect the features at Town parks.

For more information regarding Town water features, contact the Maintenance Services Department at (925) 314-3450.

ARTAPALOOZA RETURNS TO THE TOWN GREEN On Sunday, May 19, families are invited to bring a picnic lunch to the Danville Town Green to enjoy a sunny afternoon of creating art in the park. The annual Artapalooza event returns for its second year. Families will have a variety to choose from as there will be an array of different art stations set up on the lawn where kids will have a chance to experiment with tools and artmaking supplies while crafting beautiful creations.

Volunteer opportunities are available. For those who’d like to volunteer to help lead the children’s art project stations, sign up online at www. danville.ca.gov/volunteer Artapalooza is May 19 with the art stations open from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sign up online to register your child for Artapalooza at www.danville.ca.gov/recguide and use activity # 20733.

The cost is $5 per child and includes all materials.

For more information, contact Visual Arts Coordinator Marija Nelson Bleier at (925) 314-3460 or mbleier@danville.ca.gov.

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DOGS OF DANVILLE, UNLEASHED! This May, in time for the annual Doggie Night, the Town of Danville is launching its first public art project: Dogs of Danville: Unleashed!

Residents and visitors to the Town will be able to enjoy 15 uniquely painted fiberglass dog sculptures that will be on display through the summer around downtown.

The Town has partnered with local business owners and individuals in addition to local chapters of non-profit organizations to bring its first public art project to life.

Trail Mixers enjoy a wonderful weekend hike in Briones Regional Park

During the event, residents can obtain a special passport.

Check out the dogs downtown, have your passport stamped at the storefront where the dog is located, and be entered to win a raffle prize at the closing reception.

The closing reception, where the sculptures will be auctioned off, is set for September 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Village Theatre & Art Gallery, 233 Front Street. This will also be an opportunity to meet the artists and sponsors behind these creations.

For more information on the upcoming public art project, contact Visual Arts Coordinator Marija Nelson Bleier at (925) 314-3460 or mbleier@danville.ca.gov.

Hiking Program May the 4th Be With You! Hits the Trail This Spring “Of all the paths in life you take, make sure a few of them are dirt.”—Unknown The Town of Danville’s Trail Mixers program is a great way for residents to get out and experience a multitude of trails throughout the East Bay and Greater Bay Area. Typically scheduled for the second Saturday from March through June and September through December, the Trail Mixer hikes explore varying distances, terrain, and elevation changes—but the views are always spectacular.

These free hikes are open to trailblazers ages 18 and older, and are also a great way to meet other local participants who love the outdoors.

Pre-register online at www.danville.ca.gov/recguide and search “Trail Mixers” to receive the informational email and hike description a week prior.

For more information about the Trail Mixers Program, contact Program Supervisor Leah Madonich at (925) 314-3431 or lmadonich@danville.ca.gov.

The Town of Danville invites those who are strong in The Force to celebrate the fourth annual May the 4th Be With You event. Star Wars fans will have several opportunities to celebrate all around town on Saturday, May 4.

Start off the morning with Breakfast with a Jedi.

Then send your young padawans on a scavenger hunt through Downtown Danville businesses; bring them to the Town Green in the afternoon for fun, crafts and the exciting Jedi Training course; or participate in a costume contest at the Village Theatre & Art Gallery. Later in the evening, older Jedi Masters, (21 and older) can join in the Cantina Crawl at participating downtown Danville restaurants.

Dress up as your favorite Star Wars characters and come be a part of this fun Danville tradition!

Space is limited for Jedi Training so be sure to pre-register at www.danville.ca.gov/recguide.

For more information call (925) 314-3400.

WINTER SPORTS FIELD MORATORIUM Straw wattle placed on the infields to reduce damage due to winter rains.

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Fields are treated with organic fertilizer

Fields are aerated, over-seeded and repaired

Infields receive new ballfield mix and are groomed

Base pegs, pitching mound and home base are replaced as needed

Fencing is repaired as needed

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Spring is here with its abundance of freshness and color, and Danville’s florists are bursting with original ideas for arrangements in a variety of styles and price points. Bring a spring vibe into your home with elegant and traditional or edgy and contemporary masterpieces. Spring is also a great time to revitalize your yard with new plants and patio furniture or freshen up your place with a splash of new color. We invite you to bloom where you are planted and to always #livelocallydanville Sloat Garden is in full bloom

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East Bay Flower Company 206 SYCAMORE VALLEY RD WEST Family owned and operated with 837-3418 a wealth of experience in special event orders, a variety of gift items, and potted plants.

The Flower Theory 100 HARTZ AVE This “drive-thru” flower haven creates gorgeous rustic 718-8865 arrangements reminiscent of handpicked posies.

Discover gifts, timeless dried flower centerpieces, and vintage finds in this unique gem of a shop.

The Patio & Fire Place 3426 CAMINO TASSAJARA Contemporary patio furniture and fireplaces 648-0293 for indoors and outdoors. Full-service sales and installation of exquisite fireplace doors, screens, tool sets, and gas logs.

Sloat Garden Center 828 DIABLO RD, 743-0288 Offering a wide selection of fresh 800 CAMINO RAMON, 837-9144 plants, high-quality garden tools, soils, pottery and garden expertise by knowledgeable nursery professionals.

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Floral masterpiece from Cattails

Whimsical bouquet offered at The Flower Theory

Sherwin-Williams 450 DIABLO RD, SUITE B Experts in color and how to make it flow through 362-0632 your home. Find color tips, new ideas, popular trends and the confidence to do your painting project right.

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DA N V I L L E A RT IST O P E N ST U D I O S

Thursday, April 25; Thursday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Village Theatre

Stop by the Village Theatre & Art Gallery to pick up your map to tour artists’ Open Studios.

An evening out with hilarious headliners in this comedic series.

TRAIL MIXERS

@TownofDanvilleCA

Saturday, April 13; Saturday May 11; Saturday June 7, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

@DanvilleINFO

Spend the day off the beaten path—staying fit and making new friends on various hiking trails.

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E A RT H DAY C E L E B R AT I O N Saturday, April 13, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Town Green

Explore, play and learn at this annual Earth Day celebration.

SHOPS & HOPS Thursday, April 4, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Historic Downtown

#LiveLocallyDanville

T H E TOW N O F DA N V I L L E I S O N I N STAG R A M !

Follow one of our accounts to see how we like to Live Locally Town of Danville: @TownofDanvilleCA Danville Recreation: @DanvilleParksCA Economic Development: @LivelocallyDanville

A RT & W I N E ST R O L L Thursday, April 18, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Historic Downtown & The Livery

Local artists will showcase their works while Livermore Valley wineries pour their best vintages.

A fun night to sip and shop locally.

L E N D A H A N D DAY Saturday, April 27, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The town invites you to join fellow helpful neighbors to provide yard clean-up for Danville seniors.

M AY T H E 4 T H B E W I T H YO U Saturday, May 4, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Town Green

Bring your little ones to celebrate all things Star Wars. Register at www.danvillerecguide.com.

Saturday, May 11, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 12, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

DA N V I L L E D E V I L M O U N TA I N R U N Sunday, May 5, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Historic Downtown

Get active with the whole family for a good cause.

Choose from a 5K or 10K, 1 Mile Elite Run, or a Kids’ Fun Run.

DA N V I L L E D O G G I E N I G H T Thursday, May 9, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Historic Downtown

This fun evening is sure to be a howl for you and your four-legged friend. Activities will kick-off at Molly’s Pup-purr-ee.

A RTA PA LO OZ A : C H I L D R E N ’ S M ESSY A RT F EST I VA L Sunday, May 19, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Community Center

A fun event where budding artists get to be creative and messy.

M E M O R I A L DAY C E R E M O N Y Monday, May 27, 10:30 a.m.

All Wars Memorial at Oak Hill Park

Honor and remember our fallen veterans at a special ceremony, enjoy live music and entertainment.

DA N V I L L E FA R M E R S ’ M A R K E T Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain or shine) Railroad Avenue Municipal Parking Lot

Buy local, eat local with fresh produce, breads and specialty items.